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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 6 years before the W300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S4300 matches up versus the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon W300

 S4300 W300 
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon S4300

 W300 S4300 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon W300

 S4300 W300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 and the W300.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and W300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (139 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (139g)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Nikon W300
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 280 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $387